Step 1: Prep

Here's what you'll need: a heavy-bottomed skillet for meat and a nonstick pan for fish. Grab some tongs or a sturdy spatula. Preheat your pan over medium-high heat. You'll know it's hot when you can feel the heat by placing your hand over the pan.

Step 7: Flip Away From You

Now you're ready to flip  and again, move it away from you. Lower the heat to finish cooking on the second side. Make sure to cook the chicken until it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.